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Definition of BF3
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Boron trifluoride
1.1.2 English name: Boron trifluoride
1.2 Atomic mass: Boron trifluoride is a colorless, odorless gas compound with the formula BF3.
1.3 Atomic weight: 67.82
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Each molecule of boron trifluoride consists of one boron atom and three fluorine atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: BF3 does not form ions but has the ability to form complexes with other ions. -
Properties of BF3
2.1 Physical properties of BF3:
State: gas
Color: colorless
Odor: odorless
PH level: Not necessary because it is a gas
2.2 Chemical properties of BF3: BF3 is a non-flammable, odorless and colorless compound but has the ability to react vigorously with water to form HF, a strong acid. -
Common chemical equations for BF3
Reaction with metals: BF3 does not react directly with metals but can react with hydrogen to form boric acid and fluoride compounds.
Acid reaction: Boron trifluoride can react with water to form boric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Reaction with salts: BF3 does not react directly with salts. -
Preparation of BF3
4.1 Laboratory preparation of BF3: BF3 is usually prepared by heating boric acid with hydrofluoric acid.
4.2 Industrial preparation of BF3: In industry, BF3 is typically produced from the reaction between borax and sulfuric acid, followed by reaction with hydrofluoric acid.